Offbeat Pictures Of The Week - 2007, August 7

Offbeat Pictures Of The Week - 2007, August 7

Actor Christopher Lloyd (in passenger se

ROBYN BECK

Actor Christopher Lloyd (in passenger seat) arrives in a DeLorean car at Universal Studios Hollywood's 'Back to the Future - The Ride' in University City, California, 02 August 2007. Lloyd, who portrayed Doc Brown in the 1985 film 'Back to the Future,' made the apearence to mark a month-long countdown to the closure of the 14-year-old ride. The DeLorean Motor Co. (Texas), a suburban Houston company that rebuilds DeLoreans, recently announced plans to manufacture a limited number of new Deloreans in 2008. The last DeLorean rolled off the assembly line in Northern Ireland in 1982. On the podium are 'Back to the Future' writer and co-creator Bob Gale (R) and Universal Studios Hollywood's Chris MacKenzie (L). AFP PHOTO / ROBYN BECK

Actor Christopher Lloyd (in passenger seat) arrives in a DeLorean car at Universal Studios Hollywood's 'Back to the Future - The Ride' in University City, California, 02 August 2007. Lloyd, who portrayed Doc Brown in the 1985 film 'Back to the Future,' made the apearence to mark a month-long countdown to the closure of the 14-year-old ride. The DeLorean Motor Co. (Texas), a suburban Houston company that rebuilds DeLoreans, recently announced plans to manufacture a limited number of new Deloreans in 2008. The last DeLorean rolled off the assembly line in Northern Ireland in 1982. On the podium are 'Back to the Future' writer and co-creator Bob Gale (R) and Universal Studios Hollywood's Chris MacKenzie (L). AFP PHOTO / ROBYN BECK

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony

Junko Kimura

Candles and paper lanterns float on the Motoyasu River in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome at the Peace Memorial Park, in memory of the victims of the bomb on the 62nd anniversary of the Hiroshima bomb, on August 6, 2007 in Hiroshima. Japan. The dropping of the atomic bomb by the U.S. killed an estimated 70,000 people instantly on August 6, 1945 with many thousands more dying over the following years from the effects of radiation. Three days later another atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, ending World War II.

Candles and paper lanterns float on the Motoyasu River in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome at the Peace Memorial Park, in memory of the victims of the bomb on the 62nd anniversary of the Hiroshima bomb, on August 6, 2007 in Hiroshima. Japan. The dropping of the atomic bomb by the U.S. killed an estimated 70,000 people instantly on August 6, 1945 with many thousands more dying over the following years from the effects of radiation. Three days later another atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, ending World War II.

A rare full-circle rainbow surrounds a m

TENGKU BAHAR

A rare full-circle rainbow surrounds a midafternoon sun as an African delegate (bottom), attending the 2007 Langkawi International Dialogue between African and Asian leaders, waits for his transport at the tropical island of Langkawi, northern Kedah state, 06 August 2007. A rainbow's appearance is caused by the dispersion of sunlight as it passes through water droplets, creating a colour spectrum of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. AFP PHOTO/TENGKU BAHAR

A rare full-circle rainbow surrounds a midafternoon sun as an African delegate (bottom), attending the 2007 Langkawi International Dialogue between African and Asian leaders, waits for his transport at the tropical island of Langkawi, northern Kedah state, 06 August 2007. A rainbow's appearance is caused by the dispersion of sunlight as it passes through water droplets, creating a colour spectrum of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. AFP PHOTO/TENGKU BAHAR

Drummers in ancient Chinese costume perf

FREDERIC J. BROWN

Drummers in ancient Chinese costume performer on stage during an event in Beijing, 05 August 2007. One year out from 08 August start to the Beijing Olympics, China's drive to stage the best Games ever is on track as builders start to deliver the shiny new stadiums and preparations continue with gold-medal efficiency, but all is apparently far from well with Chinese sport one year ahead of the Games as Project 119, China's blueprint for dominance at the Olympics, has come unstuck according to officials who worry that the nationalistic Chinese public could be badly disappointed when next year's Games roll around. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN

Drummers in ancient Chinese costume performer on stage during an event in Beijing, 05 August 2007. One year out from 08 August start to the Beijing Olympics, China's drive to stage the best Games ever is on track as builders start to deliver the shiny new stadiums and preparations continue with gold-medal efficiency, but all is apparently far from well with Chinese sport one year ahead of the Games as Project 119, China's blueprint for dominance at the Olympics, has come unstuck according to officials who worry that the nationalistic Chinese public could be badly disappointed when next year's Games roll around. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN

Animals Stay Cool At Chongqing Safari Park

China Photos

A Siberian tiger eats a chicken in a pond to cool down at the Chongqing Safari Park August 5, 2007 in Chongqing Municipality, China. The park, which has 30,000 animals in 430 categories, keeps animals cool during a heatwave as temperatures hit 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit).

A Siberian tiger eats a chicken in a pond to cool down at the Chongqing Safari Park August 5, 2007 in Chongqing Municipality, China. The park, which has 30,000 animals in 430 categories, keeps animals cool during a heatwave as temperatures hit 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit).

Animals Stay Cool At Chongqing Safari Park

China Photos

A chimpanzee feeds another chimpanzee with an ice pop at the Chongqing Safari Park August 5, 2007 in Chongqing Municipality, China. The park, which has 30,000 animals in 430 categories, keeps animals cool during a heatwave as temperatures hit 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit).

A chimpanzee feeds another chimpanzee with an ice pop at the Chongqing Safari Park August 5, 2007 in Chongqing Municipality, China. The park, which has 30,000 animals in 430 categories, keeps animals cool during a heatwave as temperatures hit 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit).

People of Catoira village, in Galicia, n

MIGUEL RIOPA

People of Catoira village, in Galicia, northwestern Spain 05 August 2007 simulate the assault of Scandinavian warriors, in viking garb with a replica viking ship on the coast of Galicia 1000 years ago. AFP PHOTO/MIGUEL RIOPA

People of Catoira village, in Galicia, northwestern Spain 05 August 2007 simulate the assault of Scandinavian warriors, in viking garb with a replica viking ship on the coast of Galicia 1000 years ago. AFP PHOTO/MIGUEL RIOPA

TO GO WITH STORY IN FRENCH: 'DARK VADOR,

JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN

Dark Vador' hot air-ballon takes off near the Chambley-Bussieres air base, eastern France, 04 August 2007, during the 'Lorraine Mondial Air Balloons' (LMAB) gathering, the world's largest international balloon event, which brings participants from 70 countries. AFP PHOTO JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN

Dark Vador' hot air-ballon takes off near the Chambley-Bussieres air base, eastern France, 04 August 2007, during the 'Lorraine Mondial Air Balloons' (LMAB) gathering, the world's largest international balloon event, which brings participants from 70 countries. AFP PHOTO JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN

POLAND-UPSIDE-DOWN HOUSE

AFP

A view of an upside-down house built at the Centre of Education and Promotion of the Region in the village of Szymbark, northern Poland, 04 August 2007. The upside-down house created by Daniel Czapiewski is supposed to describe the times of the former communist era and the present times in which we live. AFP PHOTO / ROBERT KWIATEK

A view of an upside-down house built at the Centre of Education and Promotion of the Region in the village of Szymbark, northern Poland, 04 August 2007. The upside-down house created by Daniel Czapiewski is supposed to describe the times of the former communist era and the present times in which we live. AFP PHOTO / ROBERT KWIATEK

A huge Lego-doll of about 2,5 meters is

AFP

A huge Lego-doll of about 2,5 meters is seen at the beach of Zandvoort, 07 August 2007. Owners of a beachpub discovered the toy this morning. Nobody knows where the toy comes from, the Danish Legoland says they do not miss the Lego piece. AFP PHOTO ANP / OLAF KRAAK

A huge Lego-doll of about 2,5 meters is seen at the beach of Zandvoort, 07 August 2007. Owners of a beachpub discovered the toy this morning. Nobody knows where the toy comes from, the Danish Legoland says they do not miss the Lego piece. AFP PHOTO ANP / OLAF KRAAK

A car rests against a wall and along a h

AFP

A car rests against a wall and along a handrail as pedestrians look on early 07 August 2007 in central Moscow. Witnesses say the driver walked away from the accident unharmed. AFP PHOTO / SERGEY SHAKHIDJANIAN

A car rests against a wall and along a handrail as pedestrians look on early 07 August 2007 in central Moscow. Witnesses say the driver walked away from the accident unharmed. AFP PHOTO / SERGEY SHAKHIDJANIAN

Cerberus Officially Takes Control Of Chrysler

Bill Pugliano

Members of Project Bandaloop perform an aerial dance while rapelling down the front of the Chrysler world headquarters as part of a day of events held to celebrate the official sale of Chrysler to Cerberus Capital Management August 6, 2007 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Bob Nardelli, the former chief exective of Home Depot who left amid widespread controversy over his pay package, replaces Tom LaSorda, who was named president and vice chairman of the troubled automaker.

Members of Project Bandaloop perform an aerial dance while rapelling down the front of the Chrysler world headquarters as part of a day of events held to celebrate the official sale of Chrysler to Cerberus Capital Management August 6, 2007 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Bob Nardelli, the former chief exective of Home Depot who left amid widespread controversy over his pay package, replaces Tom LaSorda, who was named president and vice chairman of the troubled automaker.

AFG: Bodybuilding Competition In Kabul

Paula Bronstein

Afghan bodybuilders compete during a regional Bodybuilding competition August 6, 2007 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Bodybuilding is a very popular sport in Afghanistan in a country where men like the image of being physically strong. It's affordable for most Afghans and its popularity is growing in many provinces. Photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger are still hanging in many local gyms as their iconic image of a muscle bound male.

Afghan bodybuilders compete during a regional Bodybuilding competition August 6, 2007 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Bodybuilding is a very popular sport in Afghanistan in a country where men like the image of being physically strong. It's affordable for most Afghans and its popularity is growing in many provinces. Photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger are still hanging in many local gyms as their iconic image of a muscle bound male.

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Actor Christopher Lloyd arrives in a DeLorean car at Universal... News PhotoActor,Arrival,Arts Culture and Entertainment,California,Car,Christopher Lloyd - Actor,DeLorean,Passenger,USA,Universal City,Universal Studios HollywoodPhotographer ROBYN BECKCollection: AFP 2007 AFPActor Christopher Lloyd (in passenger seat) arrives in a DeLorean car at Universal Studios Hollywood's 'Back to the Future - The Ride' in University City, California, 02 August 2007. Lloyd, who portrayed Doc Brown in the 1985 film 'Back to the Future,' made the apearence to mark a month-long countdown to the closure of the 14-year-old ride. The DeLorean Motor Co. (Texas), a suburban Houston company that rebuilds DeLoreans, recently announced plans to manufacture a limited number of new Deloreans in 2008. The last DeLorean rolled off the assembly line in Northern Ireland in 1982. On the podium are 'Back to the Future' writer and co-creator Bob Gale (R) and Universal Studios Hollywood's Chris MacKenzie (L). AFP PHOTO / ROBYN BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)